UMYU 2025/2026 Post UTME Registration: Second Round + New Courses

Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU), Katsina, has officially announced the commencement of its second-round Post UTME registration for the 2025/2026 academic session, following fresh approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to launch 15 new undergraduate programmes.

According to the university management, this second phase provides another opportunity for candidates who missed the first screening or wish to apply for newly approved programmes to take part in the upcoming Post UTME Aptitude Test.

Newly Approved Degree Programmes

The NUC has approved the following 15 innovative and career-driven courses for the 2025/2026 academic session:

1. Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT)
2. B.NSc. Nursing Science
3. B.Medical Laboratory Science
4. B.Sc. Cyber Security
5. B.Sc. Plant Science and Biotechnology
6. B.Sc. Animal and Environmental Biology
7. B.Sc. Medical Physics
8. B.Sc. Physics with Electronics
9. B.Sc. Applied Geophysics
10. B.Sc. Information System
11. B.Sc. Software Engineering
12. B.Ed. Educational Management
13. B.Ed. Guidance and Counselling
14. B.A. Arabic Literary Study and Translation
15. B.Sc. Food Science and Technology

Interested candidates can now apply for these programmes through the official UMYU Post UTME Portal.

Exempted Programmes

UMYU has clarified that the following programmes are not part of this second-round Post UTME:

• Agriculture
• Biochemistry
• Computer Science
• Education & Computer Science
• Environmental Management
• International Relations
• Law
• Library and Information Science
• Medicine & Surgery
• Microbiology

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the UMYU Post UTME Aptitude Test, applicants must:

• Choose Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina as their first choice in the 2025 UTME.
• Score at least the minimum cut-off mark for their selected programme.
• Possess the correct UTME subject combination as required by their chosen course.

Candidates are advised to check the UMYU Cut-Off Mark Page and UMYU Admission Requirements Notice on the university’s official website for details.

Registration Requirements

All applicants must upload clear, valid copies of the following during registration:

• 2025 JAMB UTME Result Slip
• O’Level Result(s)
• Valid means of identification (Indigene Letter, National ID Card, or International Passport)

Candidates awaiting their O’Level results are also eligible to apply.

Registration and Test Schedule

• Registration Period: Saturday, 11th October – Friday, 17th October 2025
• Aptitude Test Date: Saturday, 18th October 2025

Candidates identified by JAMB as having special needs are exempted from the test. Such applicants must submit hard copies of their credentials directly to the Office of the Registrar.

Payment Procedure

• Application Fee: ₦2,000.00 (non-refundable, inclusive of all charges)
• Payment Method: Through the official university website —  collegeportal.umyu.edu.ng/ug/applicant/index/

Applicants should print and bring their payment slips to the test venue for verification.

Important Notice

UMYU strongly advises all candidates to check the university website regularly for any updates or announcements regarding the aptitude test or admission process.

The management reaffirmed that this screening presents a golden opportunity for qualified candidates to gain admission into both new and existing programmes. Applicants are urged to complete their registration promptly and prepare adequately for the aptitude test.